This course covers topics commonly covered in a first year high school algebra course. It is designed to prepare you for MATH 104: Algebra and its Applications or MATH 105: Algebra. You must demonstrate proficiency in algebra by passing MATH 104 or Math 105 in order to graduate from Virginia Wesleyan College. We have placed you in this developmental course because we feel that you need to brush up on your skills in basic algebra before you can successfully complete MATH 104 or MATH 105. Please note that you WILL NOT receive credits toward graduation for MATH 005, however, the grade you receive in this course WILL be used in calculating your grade point average, or GPA. Also, you must earn a C- or better in this course in order to advance to Math 104 or Math 105.
Following are the homework problems to be assigned for each topic covered in class. These problems give you an opportunity to practice the skills taught in class. The answers to the odd-numbered problems are found in the back of your book. Some days we will cover several sections, and we may cover some sections out of order, so pay close attention in class to which sections are covered each day so you will know which homework problems to do.
| Chapter One | ||
| 1.1 | p. 10, 31-79 odd | |
| 1.2 | p. 19-20, 19-49 odd | |
| 1.3 | p. 35-37, 9-95 odd omit 11,13,21,45,47,49,79,81,83 | |
| 1.4 | p. 52-53, 11-73 odd omit 13,17,43,45,47,75,77,79 | |
| 1.5 | p. 65-67, 29-39, 43-61, 67-85 odd for all groups | |
| 1.7 | p. 85-88, 7-31, 41-45, 49-75 odd for all groups | |
| Chapter Two | ||
| 2.2 | p. 128-129, 23-29, 35-45, 53-59 odd | |
| 2.3 | p. 141-142, 7-33, 41, 47, 53-61 odd | |
| 2.4 | p. 150, 5-23 odd | |
| 2.5 | p. 159-160, 7-43 odd | |
| 2.6 | p. 173-174, 5-43 odd | |
| Chapter Three | ||
| 3.1 | p. 200-202, 31-37, 43-53, 59 odd | |
| 3.2 | p. 216-219, 59-63, 67-73, 83-87, 91-95 odd | |
| 3.3 | p. 232-234, 5-9, 15-25 odd | |
| Chapter Four | ||
| 4.1 | p. 274, 5-23 odd | |
| 4.2 | p. 283-286, 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 19, 27, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53, 55, 63, 65 | |
| 4.4 | p. 307-309, 7, 11, 13, 21-35 odd, 39, 43, 47 | |
| Chapter Five | ||
| 5.1 | p. 383-385, 1-44 ALL (skip decimals), 49-77 odd | |
| 5.2 | p. 395-396, 19-51 odd | |
| 5.3 | p. 406-407, 11-19, 37-45 odd | |
| 5.4 | p. 418-421, 7-27, 55-81 odd (skip decimals) | |
| 5.5 | p. 431-433, 7-33, 37-53, 57-69, 79-99 odd (skip decimals) | |
| 5.6 | p. 446-448, 7-31, 47-75, 107-129 odd | |
| Chapter Six | ||
| 6.1 | p. 468-469, 7-65, 67-85 odd | |
| 6.2 | p. 475-476, 13-69 odd | |
| 6.3 | p. 484-485, 11-41 odd | |
| 6.4 | p. 493, 25-43 odd | |
| 6.6 | p. 511, 17-47 odd | |
| Chapter Seven | ||
| 7.1 | p. 546-7, 7-13 odd, a,b only, 15-53 odd | |
| 7.6 | p. 597, 13-27 odd | |
Your final average will be computed using the following percentages. (These percentages are subject to slight
modification as the course progresses.)
| attendance/participation (max 3 pts per day) | 5% |
| daily grades (includes quizzes, class work, homework) | 15% |
| 3 tests | 60% |
| final exam | 20% |
| LETTER GRADE | AVERAGE |
| A | 92.5 -100 |
| A- | 90 - 92.5 |
| B+ | 87.5 - 90 |
| B | 82.5 - 87.5 |
| B- | 80 - 82.5 |
| C+ | 77.5 - 80 |
| C | 72.5 - 77.5 |
| C- | 70 - 72.5 |
| D | 65 - 70 |
| F | below 65 |
Regular class attendance is required. You will be held responsible for all material covered in class and assigned sections in your textbook. If you must miss a class, you should arrange to have a friend in the class take notes for you.
The attendance portion of your grade will be calculated by dividing the number of attendance points you earn by the maximum number of attendance points possible at 3 points per day. When you attend class, you must bring your book, notebook, paper, and pencil. I also expect you to participate in class and take notes. For each complete class meeting you attend, with all required course materials and a basic level of participation, you will receive 3 attendance points. Failure to bring course materials and failure to participate may result in a reduction of the number of points you earn.
When you miss a class meeting, for ANY reason, you automatically forfeit the attendance points for that day. I will adjust everyone's attendance average to allow for 3 free absences. There is really no such thing in college as "excused" vs "unexcused" absences, so this does NOT mean that you get 3 random "skips" plus "excused" absences. These allowed absences should be saved for illness, emergencies, oversleeping, sports absences, leaving early for breaks, etc. Note that if you miss fewer than 3 class meetings, your attendance score may be over 100%; however, the maximum percentage that I will average in for your final grade for the attendance category is 105%.
The daily grades portion of your grade will be calculated by dividing the number of daily grade points you earn by the total number of daily grade points possible. This category includes quizzes, class work, and homework checks.
Daily grades points that you miss due to absence may possibly be made up if you consult with me the first day you return to class after the absence in question. Quizzes may only be made up BEFORE the day the quiz is to be returned to or discussed with any section of the class.
Note that if you arrive late and a graded quiz or assignment has already been completed before you arrive, you may try to arrange to make up these points if you consult with me before you leave class that day. Also note that persistent tardiness may result in a reduction of the number of attendance points you are awarded.
DO NOT MISS A TEST! You MUST notify me IN ADVANCE if you must be absent on the day that a test is given. If a true emergency makes it impossible for you to notify me ahead of time, it is your job to get in touch with me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after missing the test. You will not be allowed to take a test that has been graded and returned to any section of this course, nor will you be allowed to make up a test if you request a make-up on the day I am returning the test to the class. Decisions about make-up tests will be considered on an individual basis for emergencies only AND I reserve the right to deduct a 10-20% late penalty from a make-up test given when you have not notified me of your absence in advance.
Unless otherwise announced, tests will be given on the following dates:
| Section | Exam Date / Time |
| Section 02 (meets TTh 8:00) | Thursday, Dec 11, 8:00 am - 10:30 pm |
| Section 03 (meets TTh 12:00) | Tuesday, Dec 9, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm |
Virginia Wesleyan College recognizes, and is sensitive to, students with special needs. In order to use accommodations, students must first register with the college's disability services coordinator, Fayne Pearson (455-3246), and provide the college with appropriate, professional documentation. If you need accommodations in this course because of a documented disability, or if you have emergency medical information to share, please make an appointment to see me during my office hours.
Each student should be familiar with the Honor Code of Virginia Wesleyan College as described in the Student Handbook. Class work and homework assignments that are turned in for a grade should reflect the student's own work unless otherwise announced by the instructor. Violations of this policy are punishable by a grade of zero on the assignment in question. Repeated violations may result in automatic failure of the course.
Of course, any misconduct during quizzes, tests and exams is considered cheating and may result in automatic failure of the course.